Alumni

Niagara University Professor and Alumna Publish Article in Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities Online Journal

November 25, 2025

Dr. Dennis Garland, associate professor and chair of special education at Niagara University, and Dr. Caitlyn Bukaty, M.S.Ed.’11, senior research associate at Think College, co-authored an article that was published in the online journal of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

Head and shoulders photos of Joanne Israel and Darius Myles

Two Niagara University Alumni Honored as Leaders of Color

November 6, 2025

Joanne Rickard Israel, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and Darius Myles, president and CEO of DMyles Inc., were honored by Buffalo Business First as among the “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” in recognition of the way they foster creativity and inclusion in their organizations, act as role models for future generations, and recognize that diverse viewpoints breed success.

Darius Myles, ’15: Building a Future for His Family and Community

October 29, 2025

Darius Myles’ affinity for the construction industry began as a child while playing with trucks in the sandbox in the backyard of his Town of Niagara home. The skills he gained as a business student at Niagara University built upon his strong sense of family and equally strong work ethic, giving him a firm foundation for his future success in the business.

Students throw sweet surprise wedding for school principal

Good Morning America October 27, 2025

Nathan Miller, ’14, bringing dream project to the stage

Amherst Bee October 9, 2025

Chris Kraft, ’09, MBA’18, takes helm at post-acquisition Niagara Power Transformer

Buffalo Business First September 10, 2025

NU Alumna Named a Power 100 Business Leader of Color

November 12, 2024

Joanne Rickard Israel, '06, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, was recognized by Buffalo Business First as one of the “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color.”

Dr. C. Henrik Borgstrom and Donna L. DeCarolis received the Ozanam Medal at Niagara University's 2024 President's Dinner Oct. 29, 2024. They are pictured with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, and Rev. Craig Pridgen, NU trustee.

Niagara University Celebrates Professional Accomplishments and Outstanding Service at Annual President’s Dinner

October 30, 2024

Niagara University honored seven individuals for their outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the lives of others at its 2024 President’s Dinner, Oct. 29, 2024, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Proceeds from the President's Dinner benefit Niagara University's scholarship programs. This year's event raised nearly $235,000 toward student scholarship assistance.

Matt Chavez, ’08, in the mid-city neighborhood of Niagara Falls, where he is currently working on several properties.

Focus on Area Alums: Matt Chavez, ’08

September 24, 2024

Matt Chavez, ’08, is the land bank project manager for the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by an intermunicipal agreement between five foreclosing governmental units (the cities of Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, and Lockport; Niagara County; and Orleans County).

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